INSIDE THIS WEEK'S ISSUE OF INFORMATIONWEEK GOVERNMENT A well-defended perimeter is only half the battle in securing the government's IT environments. Agencies must also protect their most valuable data.

ALSO: The White House's gun control efforts are at risk of failure because the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' outdated Firearms Tracing System is in need of an upgrade.

Safe And Secure Cloud Computing: Is There Such A Thing? For some companies, security concerns are an inhibitor to their fully embracing this new computing paradigm. Where exactly is my data? Can the "Cloud" crash? Can the cloud meet my compliance requirements? Join this free informational webcast on Thursday, March 28, 2013 to help you identify and navigate through the decisions you need to make as you plan for your IT future. More Information & Registration

Our latest survey shows growing demand, fixed budgets, and good reason why resellers and vendors must fight to remain relevant. One thing's for sure: The data center is poised for a wild ride, and no one wants to be left behind.